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Finance ministry confirms deadline for latest treasury bill series

The Finance Ministry announced on Monday that the 13-week Treasury Bills under its TB13D26 series are set to reach their final maturity date on July 24, 2026. Following this schedule, the last day of trading for these specific government securities on the regulated market will be July 20, 2026. The ministry confirmed that the securities […]

13.07.2026 14:17

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Cyprus state workforce rises to 55,162 in June

The total number of state employees in Cyprus reached 55,162 in June 2026, according to figures released by the statistical service (Cystat) on Monday, representing an increase compared with the same month a year earlier. The latest data showed that the state workforce grew by 333 employees, equivalent to 0.6 per cent, from 54,829 in […]

13.07.2026 14:10

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Children’s social media curbs planned across EU, von der Leyen says

The European Union will move to limit young children’saccess to social media across the 27-member bloc, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, in what would be the biggest such effort to date to guard against online dangers. Von der Leyen presented a paper from two experts recommending a tiered approach, with […]

13.07.2026 14:04

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EU funds could be redirected to support Cyprus tourism

Cyprus could redirect money from its Thalia 2021-2027 programme to support tourism businesses affected by the conflict in the Gulf and wider instability in the Eastern Mediterranean, the European Commission confirmed. The clarification followed a parliamentary question by Cypriot MEP Michalis Hadjipantela, who warned that the regional crisis had already led to booking cancellations, weaker […]

13.07.2026 14:00

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EU appoints Raffaele Fitto as special representative for Cyprus

The European Commission on Monday formally appointed Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto as its new special representative for Cyprus, confirming his role in supporting UN-led efforts to reunify the island. In a statement, the Commission said that, in his new capacity, Fitto “will contribute to the settlement process under the auspices of the United Nations”, working […]

13.07.2026 13:48

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Cyprus still trails EU on hospital beds

Cyprus had 3,211 hospital beds in 2024, the highest number recorded in the past decade, according to the latest figures released by Eurostat. The total was up from 3,062 in 2023 and corresponded to 329 hospital beds per 100,000 inhabitants, compared with 320 a year earlier. Despite the increase, Cyprus remained below the EU average […]

13.07.2026 13:40

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Audit Office warns over permanent prefab classrooms

The widespread use of prefabricated classrooms in Cyprus’ public schools has become a permanent or semi-permanent solution to overcrowding, the Audit Office said in a special report released on Monday, highlighting serious shortcomings in the planning, oversight and management of school infrastructure. Auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou stressed that the Audit Office does not object to the […]

13.07.2026 13:25

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Cypriot climbers scale Armenian peaks

Two groups of mountaineers representing Cyprus have climbed Armenia’s highest peaks in an expedition aimed at celebrating the close ties between the two countries. Among the climbers, 13-year-old Peresvet Larin became the youngest Cyprus resident to successfully reach the southern summit of Mount Aragats, at an altitude of 3,879 metres. He was accompanied by fellow […]

13.07.2026 13:15

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‘Enough said’: midfield engine Bellingham stamps his authority

There are players who decide games and those who change not just a match but the mood around it, elevating it to something else altogether. England’s Jude Bellingham showed he belongs to the latter camp with an authoritative performance against Norway. After England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time in their World Cup quarter-final on […]

13.07.2026 12:40

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Cyprus backs EU plan to mobilise €80bn for tech firms

Cyprus on Monday confirmed its support for the second phase of the European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI 2.0), joining all EU member states in backing a European investment drive that aims to mobilise up to €80 billion for fast-growing technology companies. The initiative was first presented in Brussels last week, on the sidelines of the […]

13.07.2026 12:38

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Second suspect arrested in robbery case against elderly Limassol woman

A second suspect was arrested on Sunday in connection to a three-week-old case about a 77-year-old woman who had €26,000 in property stolen from her, the police announced on Monday. The alleged robbers stole the property from a parked vehicle in Limassol. It occurred on June 22, and the first suspect, a 28-year-old man, was […]

13.07.2026 12:38

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Cyprus bets on degrees in English to become a regional education hub

A government plan to develop the island into a regional centre of academic knowledge, research and innovation saw parliament pass bills allowing state facilities – the University of Cyprus (UCy) and the Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) – to offer undergraduate degrees in languages other than Greek, helping internationalise them. The move “expands the ability […]

13.07.2026 12:34

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Action Named AGENCY OF THE YEAR for the Second Consecutive Year at the Cyprus Digital Marketing Awards

Action received 33 category awards and the Grand Award, securing a total of 34 distinctions Action Global Communications has been named AGENCY OF THE YEAR for the second consecutive year at the Cyprus Digital Marketing Awards, strengthening its position among Cyprus’ leading communications and digital marketing agencies. Action secured 33 awards across the individual categories […]

13.07.2026 12:33

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Disy questions absence of Famagusta district from public hospital upgrade plans

Disy vice-president Yiannis Karousos has criticised the government’s latest announcements on public healthcare infrastructure, questioning why no new projects were announced for Famagusta district. In a statement issued on Monday, Karousos said President Nikos Christodoulides had spoken of projects “in every district” and infrastructure “for every citizen, wherever they are”, yet no investment had been […]

13.07.2026 12:08

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Two Greek Cypriots detained in north

Two young Greek Cypriots, a man and a woman, were detained in the north on Sunday on allegations of entering a restricted military zone and failing to complete the required procedures at a crossing point. They are expected to appear before a court on Monday. According to Turkish Cypriot news website Lefka Haber, the two, […]

13.07.2026 12:04

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Allwyn acquires 698,166 own shares in latest market move

Allwyn AG announced on Monday that it repurchased a total of 698,166 of its own shares on the Euronext Athens exchange between July 6 and July 10, 2026. The transactions were executed as part of the share buyback programme that the company originally disclosed on June 4, 2026. The total consideration paid for these acquisitions […]

13.07.2026 11:55

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Nicosia apartment prices remain competitive against western European markets

Nicosia continues to offer apartment prices well below those seen across much of western Europe, while neighbouring Athens remains one of Europe’s most affordable capitals despite years of strong property price growth. The findings come from a recently-published report by the Global Property Guide, an international property market platform comparing real estate data across 88 […]

13.07.2026 11:48

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Police continue investigating threats targeting Nicosia mall

Police are continuing to investigate threatening messages sent on Saturday targeting the Nicosia Mall and the Cyprus Centre for Middle East Studies (KEMA) in Nicosia. The threats prompted a police response on Saturday afternoon, with officers deployed to both locations to carry out security checks in line with established protocols. In a statement issued at […]

13.07.2026 11:29

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PwC Cyprus reaffirms long-term commitment to national investment growth

PwC Cyprus participated as Platinum Sponsor of the 14th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards, marking thirteen consecutive years of support for one of the country’s most important institutions dedicated to recognising international investors.  Held under the auspices of the President of the Republic and organised by Invest Cyprus, the awards honour international companies and business leaders that recognised Cyprus’ potential, chose to invest in the country and continue […]

13.07.2026 11:28

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The World Cup Final at Alphamega Hypermarket Engomi

The time has finally come for the World Cup grand final, following a month filled with goals, dramatic twists, and exciting moments. Alphamega Hypermarkets are inviting football fans of all ages to come together and experience the biggest night in world football. On Sunday, 19 July, the Alphamega Hypermarket in Engomi will be transformed into […]

13.07.2026 11:26

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Cyprus among EU leaders in demanding tougher tax crackdown

Cypriots are among the strongest supporters of tougher action against tax evasion and avoidance in the European Union, with 64 per cent saying it should be the bloc’s top tax priority.  The figure, contained in the European Commission’s annual report published last week, was the second highest in the EU, narrowly behind France at 65 per cent. Portugal followed with […]

13.07.2026 11:23

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Lidl Cyprus continues its dynamic benefits with 14 salaries per year

The company has already proceeded with the payment of the summer bonus to all of its employees, thus supporting #teamlidl. Lidl Cyprus continues to invest in its people, reaffirming its commitment to offer a working environment that both recognises and rewards its team every day. Along with the payment of the month of June payroll, […]

13.07.2026 11:23

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France sends water bombers to tackle wildfire outside Paris

More than 400 French firefighters worked through the night to contain a wildfire in the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, and authorities sent two waterbombing planes on Monday to tackle the blaze as a heatwave gripped western Europe. The fire broke out alongside a highway near Fontainebleau, home to one of France’s best-known royal […]

13.07.2026 11:22

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Cyprus Night brings a Cypriot rhythm to Wednesdays at Columbia Beach Resort

The award-winning resort dedicates Wednesday evenings to Cypriot tradition, with a generous buffet, live music and traditional dancing on the West Lawns The flavours, sounds and rhythms of Cyprus come together every Wednesday at Columbia Beach Resort during “Cyprus Night”, an immersive evening celebrating the island’s cuisine, music and traditions. From 19:00 to 22:00, the […]

13.07.2026 10:44

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